About Ivan Kaufman

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on rising interest rates’ impact on cap rates, how multifamily landlords are incorporating coworking space, and the top trends to watch in commercial real estate. First, Real Capital Analytics reports that cap rates remain low despite several interest rate increases over the last several years. Then, Bisnow explores the [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on price growth across U.S. metros, the leading cities for job creation, and the small balance multifamily market’s performance in Q2 2018. First, Real Capital Analytics reports that after years of synchronized movement during the Global Financial Crisis and the corresponding recovery, U.S. metros’ price growth is diverging. Then, [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on the multifamily market’s resiliency, development opportunities in small markets, and the top trending zip codes among Millennials. First, Reis provides a second-quarter 2018 update on the multifamily capital markets, noting apartment cap rates are still declining. Then, Mortgage Bankers Association notes that a strong economy and continued apartment [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on how developers can attract Gen Z renters, the role of apartments in Millennial students’ housing decisions, and why the small-balance multifamily market is showing signs of resilience. First, HousingWire discusses a new Yardi report showing that multifamily rents are still rising nationwide, despite a continuing wave of new [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on the top U.S. markets for rent increases, trends in the small balance multifamily investment market, and wellness-focused multifamily communities. First, Houston Chronicle notes that West Texas’ oil boom has resulted in skyrocketing rents for multifamily properties. Then, NREI explains why real estate remains a safe haven for investors, [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on the value of secondary and tertiary markets in CRE investment, single-family rental rates, and the role of multifamily in Millennial students’ housing decisions. First, Forbes discusses the draw of investing in secondary and tertiary markets and the value of their real estate offerings. Then, Mortgage Bankers Association reports [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on the top secondary metros for CRE investment, the role of small multifamily in workforce rental demand, and mortgage origination volume in 2018. First, the National Association of Home Builders notes that the market share of rental multifamily construction starts remained elevated in the second quarter of 2018. Then, [...]

This week’s multifamily roundup features insights on the growth of renting throughout the U.S., the workforce housing rental segment and the demographic shift taking place as baby boomers enter their golden years. First, MarketWatch examines the uptick in renting due to a variety of factors including young adults delaying marriage and starting families, and a [...]

Ivan Kaufman, Chairman, President & CEO of Arbor Realty Trust, previously discussed the role of Millennials and its impact on the rental market throughout Arbor’s ongoing webinars and One-on-One video series with Chandan Economics Founder Sam Chandan. To provide an updated multifamily outlook, Sam Chandan recently visited the Arbor office and examined the growing trend [...]